In every game against an FBS opponent this season, Rutgers has given up at least 28 points. They gave up 37 or more against UMass, USC and Indiana. Northwestern Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly must feel like a kid looking forward to Christmas Eve for this game. The Northwestern Wildcats have a high octane offense, with a three-pronged attack at tailback. The system perfectly … [Read more...] about Rutgers Scarlet Knights at #23 Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, TV Info
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Can Pat Ryan Solve the Chicago Bears Stadium Search Debacle?
Friday night, the New Ryan Field, the costliest stadium ever built primarily for college football, opens for business. The completely privately funded, $875,000,000 venue, opens when the Northwestern Wildcats host the Penn State Nittany Lions. This is, quite literally, the House that Pat Ryan built. So it naturally invites the question, can he help get it done for the … [Read more...] about Can Pat Ryan Solve the Chicago Bears Stadium Search Debacle?
Northwestern Christens New Building By Blowing the Doors Off Penn State
The Northwestern Wildcats may soon be nationally ranked. They came into the most anticipated game of the season, the very first one ever at new Ryan Field, as slight underdogs. The Wildcats did a whole lot more than just cover the spread! They blew out Penn State 34-13, in a game that was even more lopsided than it sounds. The Cats pulled away early, racing out to a 24-7 … [Read more...] about Northwestern Christens New Building By Blowing the Doors Off Penn State
Safety Robert Fitzgerald Leads Northwestern in Every Way, as 2026 Season Kicks Off
In safety Robert Fitzgerald, Northwestern has a truly recognized leader. Named one of the six team captains for this season, he was also one of the three players chosen to represent the team at Big Ten Media Days. However, the biggest honor bestowed upon Robert Fitzgerald so far, is the #1 jersey. It's a very special plaudit within the Northwestern football program. It's … [Read more...] about Safety Robert Fitzgerald Leads Northwestern in Every Way, as 2026 Season Kicks Off
Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night
The Northwestern Wildcats will have a very special Senior Night when the #8 Purdue Boilermakers come to town in midweek. Nick Martinelli, last season's Big Ten scoring champion, who leads the league in points per game again this term, will play his final home game. The Glenview, Illinois native, so i.e. the local kid, will have a massive cheering contingent on hand for this … [Read more...] about Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night
Northwestern Football Preview: GameAbove Sports Bowl vs Central Michigan
There is one more Northwestern football game left to play this season- the GameAbove Sports Bowl against Central Michigan. It's the second year of this specific branding for the Detroit bowl game, which began its life at the Motor City Bowl in 1997. It was renamed the Pizza Bowl for 2009-2013 (they shoud have kept this, it's by far the best name that this bowl has ever had) … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Preview: GameAbove Sports Bowl vs Central Michigan
Northwestern Football: Bowl Projections (Updated 12-3-25)
Last night did not go their way as the Northwestern football program lost at Illinois, to finish the season 6-6. The Illini defense came up with four takeaways on the night, on NU quarterback Preston Stone had yet another poor performance. Overshadowing the result however, was the weather, as more than a foot of snow fell on Memorial Stadium in Champaign, a new record for the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: Bowl Projections (Updated 12-3-25)
Illini vs Northwestern: LOL HAT Trophy Game Preview, Prediction
It's the LOL Bowl, the Land of Lincoln trophy or LOL trophy game. Or you could call it "the hat," the Lincoln hat, or LOL HAT game. What ever you want to call it, it's the Illinois Fighting Illini versus the Northwestern Wildcats, and it will be under the lights on Saturday night. the first November night game in Gies Memorial Stadium history. Doing something different for … [Read more...] about Illini vs Northwestern: LOL HAT Trophy Game Preview, Prediction
Preston Stone Could Make or Break 2025 Northwestern Football Season
At all levels of football, the starting quarterback is the face of the team. All the QB cliches are true- "the most important position in sports," "it all starts with the quarterback" etc. etc. For the third season in a row, Northwestern football will be led by a transfer signal caller in his final season of collegiate eligibility. This time, it's Preston Stone from Southern … [Read more...] about Preston Stone Could Make or Break 2025 Northwestern Football Season
Illini Floor General Kasparas Jakucionis Has Lottery Level NBA Draft Stock
With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in February. Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis entered his team's 70-66 (OT) loss at Northwestern leading all freshmen, nationally, in assists per game. He tallied seven more dimes tonight, which helps improve his average, as he came in averaging six … [Read more...] about Illini Floor General Kasparas Jakucionis Has Lottery Level NBA Draft Stock